Utah gov's Dem challenger narrows fundraising gap

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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Peter Corroon is closing in on Republican Gov. Gary Herbert's fundraising lead.

Corroon has raised more than $360,000 since his campaign announcement in January, bringing his total through March to more than $730,000.

Herbert has raised nearly $1.5 million through January, but his most recent financial disclosure report shows he had spent more than $500,000 by the end of December.

Herbert's fundraising has been hindered by a state law prohibiting contributions to state lawmakers and the governor while the Legislature is in session. Herbert's campaign can't raise any money until Thursday - the day after the veto deadline.

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[Drunken Irishman]

1. If only he could narrow the polling gap.

Though this race will probably be the closest governor's election since 1988, when former Salt Lake Mayor Ted Wilson, a Democrat, almost beat incumbent Norm Bangerter. Unfortunately, that just means it won't be a 30-point blowout like we're used to. I'm still thinking Herbert wins by 10-15 points.

[GentryDixon]

2. I am afraid you are correct.

It's an unfortunate truth. I really like Pete Carroon, but his main problem is the D after his name. It just does not fly is this state.

[Drunken Irishman]

3. Jesus could run as a D and lose.

And this is only a close election because no one likes Herbert. But instead of giving a Democrat a chance, they'd rather just re-elect him and bitch the next three or so years.